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Appellate Practice

Apr. 11, 2017

Avoid 'mere gamesmanship' on appeal

Better late than never rarely applies to appeals -- failing to raise issues during trial can be determinative.

Robert A. Roth

Partner
Complex Appellate Litigation Group

Certified Appellate Specialist

Email: robert.roth@calg.com

Robert has decades of experience primarily handling family law appeals.

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APPELLATE ZEALOTS

A recent decision from the 4th District Court of Appeal tackles some tough procedural complexities that arose during a lengthy and expensive trial involving a deficient nursing home - and offers cautionary lessons for practitioners involved in cases that hinge on procedural defenses, formalistic interpretation of statutes, special verdict jury forms and punitive damages. Jarman v. HCR ManorCare, Inc., 2017 DJDAR 2395...

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